chapter 2 ethics

1. Reasons why Physicians License can be revoked:

dishonorable, unethical, or unprofessional conduct, immoral conduct, and

gross negligence

2. What is Oncology? Study and treatment of cancer

3. Similarities of Teaching Hospitals and General

Hospitals: General Hospitals provide both routine and specialized care, such

as ICU units and emergency departments. Teaching Hospitals provide the same

type of care as a general hospital, just located near a university medical school

and medical students, interns, and residents treat patients under supervision of

staff physicians.

4. Definitions of Pasteurization: Process of heating substances to a

certain temperature to destroy harmful, disease-causing bacteria.

5. Differences between a Doctor of Osteopathy and a

Medical Doctor: The title of doctor designates a person who holds a

doctoral degree. Commonly, Doctor refers to a Medical Doctor (MD) and or

a Doctor of Osteopathic medicine (DO)

6. Does the Board of Medical Examiners in each state

grant a license to practice medicine? A medical license

granted by a U.S. state or jurisdiction is required of every practicing

physician.

7. Can advances in modern medicine allow patients results

to be available to other positions nationwide?

8. Does a Medical Assistant need to be knowledgeable of

legal issues that can affect a physician of their practice?

9. Name of the Symbol used to represent Medicine: The

Caduceus

10. What does Osteopathic Medicine Emphasize?

Musculoskeletal System and the Organs of the body

11. Who is called the finder of Scientific Surgery: John

Hunter

12. Who is the founder of the Antiseptic System: Joseph

Lister

13. What Female Established the Red Cross & Federal

Bureau? Clara Barton

14. Who is the Inventor of the Stethoscope? Rene Laennec

15. Definition of Group Practice: Consists of 3 or more physicians

who share the same facility and practice medicine together.

16. Who is the Founder of Modern Nursing: Florence

Nightingale

17. Define Associate Practice: Associate practice is a legal

arrangement in which physicians agree to share a facility and staff.

18. Allergist Study:treats abnormal responses or hypersensitivity

19. Dermatologist Study:Skin,hair, and Nails

20. Anesthesiologist Study: Specialize/Train in administering drugs

both locally and generally to induce loss of sensation

21. Cardiologist Study:Heart and blood vessels

22. Ophthalmologist Study: Treats diseases of the eye

23. Nephrologist Study: Specializes in Kidney Disorders and Diseases

24. Pediatrician Study: Specializes in development and care of Children

25. Orthopedist Study:Specializes in Musculoskeletal system

26. Psychiatrist Study:Specializes in patients with Mental disorders

27. Rheumatologist Study: Bones, Joints, and Muscles

28. Otorhinolaryngologist Study: Study of otology,rhinology, and

laryngology. Ears Nose and throat doctor

29. Dietician Study: Food and Nutrition

30. What do robotics do in modern medicine?

31. What is the name of a person skilled in Blood Draw:

Phlebotomist

32. What are diagnostic imaging technicians trained to

do?

33. Occupational Therapist do what: Provide treatment to people

who are physically, mentally, and developmentally, or emotionally disabled.

34. Physical Therapists do what: Treat diseases or disabilities of

the joints, bones, and nerves by massages, therapeutic exercises and heat

and cold treatments.

35. Respiratory Therapists do what: Evaluate, treat, and care for

patients with breathing problems.

36. National Healthcare standard skills are:

37. What does Certification involve? Certification involves the

issuing of a certification and credentials by a professional organization that

an individual who has met educational and experience standards of that

organization, and has passed a certification exam.

38. What is Joint Commission: Certifies healthcare

organizations and programs in the U.S. and internationally.

39. What is Hippocratic Oath? A sworn agreement made by

physicians when they become doctors.

40. Medical Practice Acts:

41. Is it necessary for physicians to maintain their license

by periodically pre registering?

42. Definition of Reciprocity:

43. What type of Doctor treats obese patients: Bariatrics

44. Who is known as the Father of Western Medicine:

Hippocrates

45. What is Health Information Technology?